IML
Imperial
United States
12,396 km
7,703 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,396 km
7,703 mi / 6,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

IML KTM
Airport Name Imperial Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IML KTM
ICAO Code KIML VNKT
City Imperial Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,276 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 40.510000, -101.620000 27.700000, 85.360000

Imperial (IML) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) in Imperial, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,396 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Imperial, it's 23:03 in Kathmandu. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,114 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Imperial Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Imperial (IML) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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